Discover the beautiful Tasman coast by bike
Explore the tranquil and natural surrounds

Great Taste Trio Cycling

Duration
5 days
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$9
From
$410 USD
1 Review

Enjoy two and half days of glorious cycling as you explore the Great Taste Trail coastal route. Start from the charming suburb of Stoke to the seaside town of Kaiteriteri. Extend the fun with another two and half days at Abel Tasman National Park. It’ll make for a trio of delights with cycling, walking and kayaking in the tour agenda!

  • Category
    For Families
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    1 - Beginner
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    1 - Easy
  • Terrain
    Coastal
  • Distance
    40.4 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    13.7 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in Nelson on the South Island of New Zealand. Nelson has its own airport (NSN) which connects to other airports within NZ. Both Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wellington Airport (WLG) are international airports relatively closeby that connect with Nelson.

  • How long is the tour? How many days cycling?

    The tour is 2.5 days long for the cycling portion and there's the option of adding an additional 2.5 days in Abel Tasman National Park.

  • What's the tour like?

    The tour will take you on a delightful meander from Nelson to Kaiteriteri (with a transfer back to Nelson at the end) along the coastal route. The tour is self-guided with detailed maps and information, centering around the attractions, landscape, fantastic food and drink on offer in the region. There's plenty on offer for all ranges and the tour operator states that this tour is very suitable for families with keen junior cyclists.

    You have the option of adding an extra 2.5 days onto the tour and spending this time in Abel Tasman National Park kayaking and/or walking. This part of the tour is inclusive of beachfront accommodation, guided activities, cruises and meals.

  • As the tour is self guided, how will I know where to go?

    A 'Good Things' Map is included with the tour. These are waterproof, topographic-style maps. They illustrate the tour operator's exclusive recommendations for detours off the trail to visit all their favorite places. They provide tips for the best local food, wine, craft beer, art, history and landscape.  You will have detailed instructions about where to cycle each day to reach your destination and the tour operator is simply a phone call away if there are any issues in this regard.

  • Is there a limit for the luggage transfers?

    Yes. Due to health and safety concerns, the maximum bag weight for the luggage transfers is 15kg. The tour operator can provide secure storage for extra luggage at their base.

  • If I'm driving to Nelson, is there parking available?

    Yes. The tour operator has plenty of free, off-street parking for your vehicles at their base.

  • Please read here for a message from the tour operator regarding COVID-19

    For any trip that can not go ahead due to government imposed Covid 19 restrictions which prevent planned travel between your home and our location you will be eligible for a 100% credit or refund. For trips that include a Wilsons Abel Tasman component, please refer to their terms and conditions

  • Are children welcome?

    Yes. The Great Taste trail is very suitable for children and the tour operator has a minimum age of 1-year-old for their tours. Child discounts are available.

Overall Rating:
5.0/5
Joy & Derek McKinstry, NZ
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

I wanted to drop you a line to say how much we enjoyed the cycling we did through you & your company. Like your other customers, we also enjoyed the cycle day from Mapua to Upper Moutere. We had a very nice platter lunch at Mahana Wines (Forresters) & enjoyed the countryside we cycled through.

The B & B accommodation at Mapua was outstanding as was the accommodation in Motueka. From Mapua, we cycled through all the delightful orchards etc to Motueka. We did the Mountain Bike Park at Kaiteriteri & found that thrilling. All in all a most enjoyable time cycling. Thank you so much for wonderful organization & a most enjoyable time. I have one of your brochures & will most certainly be in touch in the future to see what else you can offer us for a future tour. Many thanks for a great time.